(Based in Mombasa, Kenya) – Go Blue maritime security project (M/W)
Closing
date: October 18, 2020
The project “Go Blue: Strengthened, effective and integrated maritime law enforcement capacity and capabilities to protect the maritime domain and its sustainable development” (outcome 3) financed by the European Union Delegation (EUD) in Kenya under the 11th European Development Fund (EDF) will be implemented by Expertise France (EF). The project aims to contribute to the development of the blue economy in Kenya through the improvement of inter-agency cooperation and inter-operability between maritime agencies.
Kenya has started
prioritizing the blue economy as the seventh sector to drive the achievement of
its Vision 2030 development agenda. This position was reaffirmed by the
president at the launch of the Big 4 agenda for Kenya and
during the Sustainable blue economy Conference held in Nairobi
in November 2018. A number of key political messages were delivered during this
Conference including, the importance of ensuring safety and security in high
seas to facilitate global trade, connectivity and safe businesses; to
aggressively combat illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing and to take
measures to enhance security and safety of collective waters. In order to
translate these political orientations, Kenya also established in September
2018 its coast guard service, to be deployed in territorial waters.
To obtain the full
benefits of its blue economy, Kenya needs to secure its maritime domain by
developing interoperability and inter agency cooperation of its national
agencies. Fighting against illicit activities at sea requires a multi
stakeholder approach. All maritime security actors, the judiciary, legislative,
private sector, civil society and local communities have to be included in
response to maritime safety and security challenges.
Within the Go
Blue programme, the project aims to help Kenya strengthen maritime
law enforcement to protect the maritime domain and its sustainable development.
Its specific objectives is to contribute to strengthen the capacity of
Kenyan agencies involved in maritime security by fostering agency cooperation with
a special focus on the Kenyan Coast Guard Service.
Three results will be
sought:
- To encourage
effective cooperation amongst all Kenyan maritime agencies by
assisting the Kenyan authorities in developing and implementing a maritime
strategy which includes the development of the blue economy;
- To support
the effective implementation of maritime law enforcement in
Kenya, especially by the Kenya Coast Guard Service, in order to create a
favourable environment for economic growth;
- To enhance
regional cooperation in maritime security.
General
objective of the mission
Under the supervision
of the team leader, the maritime organization expert will be in charge of
assisting the Kenya Coast Guard Service (KCGS), its training school and other
beneficiaries who need it in their structuration, in all necessary aspects such
as human resources, administration, law and finances.
Specific
objectives (non-exhaustive list)
- Propose an
initial assessment of all potential beneficiaries’ needs, a strategy and
work plan to respond to those needs to the team leader and Expertise
France;
- Implement
the validated work plan;
- Regularly
review and update the strategy and work plan, with a view to continuous
improvement of the thematic and adaptation to the needs of the
beneficiaries.
Description
of tasks (non-exhaustive lists)
Prepare an initial
assessment of the situation and regular updates
- Participate
with the other experts in the meetings with all relevant stakeholders
during the inception phase (especially the KCGS, also Bandari maritime
academy, the Beach Management Units, etc.);
- Prepare a
detailed assessment of all potential beneficiaries’ organization and needs
(HR, finances, legal, etc.);
- Propose a
strategy and work plan for responding to identified needs;
- Propose
updates to the strategy and work plan when necessary.
Implement the
validated work plan
- Provide
direct technical support and mentoring to stakeholders for the
implementation of the validated strategy and work plan (trainings,
workshops, etc.);
- Support
Expertise France in the identification and selection of short term experts
needed to implement the work plan, when necessary;
- Evaluate
the results and impact of the implemented activities, with the support of
the monitoring and evaluation expert;
- Ensure
regular communication to and from the beneficiary organizations on the
thematic.
Any other task related
to the mission, at the request of Expertise France.
Expected
deliverables (non-exhaustive list)
- Mission
report (within 15 days after each mission / activity)
- Monthly
reports
- Regular updates
of the workplan
- Participation
to the annual report
- Participation
to the final report
Expected
profile
Education /
qualification
- University
degree (BA or MA) in organizational engineering, law, administration or
any other relevant discipline
- Fluent in
spoken and written English
- Excellent
communication skills
Professional
experience
- A minimum
of 10 years of working experience in the management of a public
administration
- Proven
experience in human resources, public law and financial management
- Knowledge
of maritime security and / or State action at sea a strong asset
Additional specific
requirements
- Ability to
work in a team
- Experience
in East Africa, especially Kenya
Conditions
of the mission
- The
signature of the contract between Expertise France and the maritime
organization will depend on the signature of the contract between
Expertise France and its donor.
- Duration
of the contract: 48 months, full time
- Beginning
of the mission : October or November 2020 (to be confirmed,
depending on the signature of the project contract between Expertise
France and its donor)
- Contract: 48
months expatriate employment contract with Expertise France (to be
confirmed depending on the nationality of the selected candidate)
- Budget : Based
on Expertise France’s salary grid
- Working
conditions: The expert will be based in Mombasa, Kenya,
for the duration of the project. Regular travel in various localities
along the coast of Kenya and to Nairobi. Occasional missions to Paris,
France.
Selection criteria for
the shortlist (/100 points)
Training : 25 points
- Relevance
of academic training / studies : 5 points
- Fluent
English (spoken and written) : 20 points
Professional
experience : 60 points
- Experience
of at least 10 years in public administration : 15 points
- Proven
experience in human resources, public law and financial management : 20
points
- Experience
in a non-OECD country, particularly in East Africa and especially in Kenya
: 15 points
- Proven
communication skills : 10 points
Additional
specific experiences : 15 points
- Skills in analysis,
synthesis and report writing : 10 points
- Computer
skills : 5 points
Selection criteria
during the oral interview with the 3 persons selected on the shortlist (/100
points)
- Oral
communication skills : 10 points
- Ability to
convince : 15 points
- Interpersonal
skills : 15 points
- Understanding
of the mission and of the project of which it is a part of : 30 points
- Competence
for analysis, synthesis and organization : 15 points
- English
proficiency : 15 points
How
to Apply
Applications must be submitted no later than Sunday 18th October,
2020, in French or English, with:
- CV (preferably in the EU format)
- Cover letter
Applications must be submitted directly on
Expertise France’s website.